HomeMy WebLinkAbout21 - Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study - CorrespondenceAugust 14, 2018
Item No. 21
Brine, Tony
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2018 9:25 AM
To: Dept - City Clerk; Brine, Tony
Subject: FW: Traffic study at Newport Heights to fully be implemented ASAP
Importance: High
From: roberto sadowsky [mailto:roberto.sadowsky@dainese.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 9, 2018 9:24 AM
To: Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy
<dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff
<jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>; Peotter, Scott <speotter@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William
<woneill@newportbeachca.gov>; Kiff, Dave <DKiff@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Traffic study at Newport Heights to fully be implemented ASAP
Importance: High
To whom it may concern:
We are a family of 4 and we have both kids going to N -U,.S. The safety of our children bicycling and walking to, from and
near our schools in Newport Heights is very important to me and my family. We strongly support improving the
availability and accessibility for bicycles with the addition of bike lanes, improved time sensitive use of our neighborhood
road for trash trucks and large commercial trucks, increased enforcement for drivers and bicyclists obedience of laws,
training for students on roadway safety, improved signage and vehicle speed controls.
I am sure that all of you have kids too and understand these issues.
Faithfully yours,
The sadowsky Family
Brine, Tony
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2018 10:52 AM
To: Dept - City Clerk; Brine, Tony
Subject: FW: Newport Heights - Traffic Safety
From: Murphy [mailto:murphy@curt.is]
Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 3:12 PM
To: Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy
<dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff
<jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>; Peotter, Scott <speotter@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William
<woneill@newportbeachca.gov>; Kiff, Dave <DKiff@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Newport Heights - Traffic Safety
Hi City Council,
I won't be able to make it to the 8/14 meeting and Robert suggested that I send you a note w/ my feedback.
I looked through the study when it first came out. In my opinion, it's missing two critical things:
1) We need sidewalks on Tustin Ave.
—> We live on Margaret, near Tustin. To get to school we either walk down Tustin on the side w/o sidewalks
(and for the last year there are have been work trucks at the some houses nearly day so we have to walk in the
street) or we cut across the street near Margaret drive. On the way home, we walk around work trucks, trash
cans and we go into the street.
—> On the way home from school, the Ensign kids usually have to ride their bikes in the street around the work
trucks. This isn't ideal.
2) The sidewalks on 15th are not good. Reminding people to use the other side is nice but doesn't really help for
all the people who live this side of 17th street.
I hope that input can be beneficial to the city.
- Murphy
Murphy Curtis
949.413.4104
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Brine, Tony
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2018 10:52 AM
To: Dept - City Clerk; Brine, Tony
Subject: FW: Newport Heights Elementary Traffic Study
From: Mahajan, Sam [CTO][mailto:Samir.Mahajan@sprint.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 4:44 PM
To: Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy
<dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff
<jherd man@newportbeachca.gov>; Peotter, Scott <speotter@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William
<woneill@newportbeachca.gov>; Kiff, Dave <DKiff@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Sam Mahajan <samir.k.mahajan@gmail.com>
Subject: Newport Heights Elementary Traffic Study
Attn: Newport Beach City Officials,
I am a parent of a young child that goes to Newport Heights Elementary. Connor is in second grade and the
thought of letting him walk to school has never been an option due to safety concerns. After a young child was
killed riding his bike home from Newport Heights Elementary 2 years ago, I am appalled at the fact that not
much has been done to protect the lives of our children since then.
The recent traffic study completed by Newport Beach has given me hope that city officials understand the
urgency and will hopefully follow through on implementing the plan as is. I understand there are costs involved
and some homeowners may be inconvenienced by the implementation of the proposed changes, but if another
child is hurt or killed, than we will have no one to blame but our elected officials.
Please vote to approve and implement the traffic study as is and don't let cost/inconvenience be more important
than our children's safety.
Thanks,
Samir Mahajan
Brine, Tony
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2018 10:51 AM
To: Dept - City Clerk; Brine, Tony
Subject: FW: I want the traffic study to be fully implemented ASAP
From: DES [mailto:doreen.shanahan@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 8:21 PM
To: Kiff, Dave <DKiff@newportbeachca.gov>; Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad
<bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin
<kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff <jherd man@new portbeachca.gov>; Peotter, Scott
<speotter@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: I want the traffic study to be fully implemented ASAP
To my City Council Members and City Manager,
The safety of our children bicycling and walking to, from and near our schools in Newport Heights is very
important to me and my family. We strongly support improving the availability and accessibility for bicycles
with the addition of bike lanes, improved time sensitive use of our neighborhood road for trash trucks and large
commercial trucks, increased enforcement for drivers and bicyclists obedience of laws, training for students on
roadway safety, improved signage and vehicle speed controls.
I ask for your support in ensuring full implementation of the plan to rectify the dangerous conditions for our
children.
Sincerely,
Doreen Shanahan
homeowner and mother of 5th grader at Newport Heights Elementary School
534 Aliso Ave
Newport Beach, CA
Brine, Tony
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2018 10:51 AM
To: Dept - City Clerk; Brine, Tony
Subject: FW: Newport Heights Traffic Safety
From: David Allison [mailto:daveall@pacbell.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 9:51 AM
To: Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy
<dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff
<jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>; Peotter, Scott <speotter@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William
<woneill@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Kiff, Dave <DKiff@newportbeachca.gov>; danielleallison@pacbell.net
Subject: Newport Heights Traffic Safety
Dear Councilmembers,
My name is David Allison. My wife and I are residents of Newport Heights with school age children, one of whom
attends Newport Heights Elementary and another that will be attending Newport Harbor High School in a couple of
years. I have had the opportunity to review the Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study prepared by Kimley
Horn dated May 2018. 1 will be unable to attend the August 14th study session meeting, so I am emailing you to express
my opinion on this matter as a concerned citizen.
The tragic death of Brock McCann while riding his bike home from school brought the issue of the safety of students
travelling to and from schools in our neighborhood to the top of the list of concerns of the community. I support the
measures to be taken recommended by Kimley Horn in their report. I realize some of the measures may be perceived by
some residents of the neighborhood as an inconvenience, however the safety of the children is paramount and should
take precedence.
In my opinion the biggest risk for accidents involving students and motor vehicles comes from students traveling on
bikes and skateboards, where they are travelling faster and there is less time for both the student and the motor vehicle
to react to avoid a collision. So additional stop signs and dedicated bike lanes in particular are critical to improving
safety. Students should also be educated on the ways to travel safely while on a bike or skateboard.
One area that was not addressed in the Kimley Horn report which is also critical to kids' safety is the operation of trash
trucks and other heavy vehicles in the vicinity of the schools during the hours of drop-offs and pick-ups. Protocols need
to be developed (or strengthened) and enforced that preclude such vehicles from operating in designated areas during
those hours.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours truly,
David Allison
3120 Broad Street
From: Robert Schacht <robschacht(a-)_gmail.com>
Subject: Newport Heights - Traffic Safety
Date: August 7, 2018 at 2:39:11 PM PDT
To: undisclosed -recipients:;
Dear NHES Parents,
Next week, the recently completed traffic study will be formally presented at the Newport Beach City Council Study
Session Meeting. Unfortunately, it is expected that there will be resistance to the recommended improvements and safety
measures that are meant to protect our kids as they travel to and from our local schools.
We need your help. The study session meeting is on August 14"' at 4 pm at City Hall and the more voices we have at
that meeting, the better the chances of the recommended safety measures being implemented for our children. In case you
can't make, please contact our council members via email, calling or writing a letter (contact information listed below).
We NEED to show support for this initiative NOW. Sample email link IILP E that will fill out the email addresses and
body of the email for you, add to or adjust the message as you see fit.
At the Mid -September City Council meeting, there will likely be a final vote on the recommendations from the study, this
will require additional parental support and voicing the safety needs of your children. More info to follow on this later.
Traffic Study Report here:
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Council Members:
Diane Dixon - Ldnewportbeaehea.gov
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Brad Avery (Council Member for Heights) - baver,,-Ldnewportheachca.gov
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Will O'Neill - tivoneillc6newportbeachca.gov
City Staff:
City Manager - Dave Kiff - dkiff c�ncwportbcachca.gov
City Traffic Engineer - Tony Brine - 949-644-3329
Traffic Engineering & Traffic Signals Public Works 949-644-3348
Traffic Signs & Markings General Services 949-718-3478
Police Traffic Division Police 949-644-3742
NB City Mailing Address:
100 Civic Center Drize
Newport Beach, 92660
Some key points to consider (with some personal opinion mixed in):
• Bike lanes - What is currently available is minimal and sporadic, the streets are tight and there is just not enough
space for pedestrians, bikes and cars (parked and driving) - Personal opinion coming.... it is pitiful that there are
only 12-16 bikes in the bike rack on average daily at Newport Heights Elementary school (Newport EI regularly
has close to 100 bikes daily because they have SAFE access for kids to ride bikes).
• Trash trucks/Large Trucks - There should be reduced access for large trucks and regular trash service during
school drop off and pick up times, especially in the immediate area of the schools.
BOTTOM LINE ....THE CITY NEEDS TO HELP SEPARATE KIDS FROM THE CARS IN THE HEIGHTS!!!
Thank you for helping support the safe travel of our kids. Feel free to pass this along to other
parents at Ensign and Harbor.
Robert Schacht
Father of 3
(2 at Heights, 1 going to Ensign)
Brine, Tony
From: Dona Jean <newportdona@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2018 1:01 PM
To: Brine, Tony
Subject: Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study
Dear Mr. Brine,
I received and reviewed the above study and was disappointed that the short street of HAVEN PLACE between CLAY
and 15th was not included as a problem area.
When the high school year begins, so do the parking problems. Constant parking, racing, loitering and littering continues
until weekend, holidays or when school is on break. All neighbors are constantly contacting the police department to
monitor this activity which could be an all day issue. The students run over from classes throughout the day to move their
car and those that are ticketed really don't care as their reply is "no problem, my parents will pay"....Some of these
students have a parking pass on car, but considering that this street is only - ONE BLOCK LONG - specific parking
passes should be issued to prevent misuse. I've owned this property for over 30 years and the only relief is when school
is not in session. Residents have to park elsewhere since students take up all available spaces.
I know that parking is available at the school, but know these students can't smoke, race or litter on campus property. We
are constantly picking up litter from (bottles, and food containers) purchased during lunch or break. Residents have also
contacted the Principal but he doesn't have authority over street parking.
This neighborhood and residents deserve to park on their street without dealing with belligerent young teenagers.
I hope this wonderful city that I have been a part of for over 30+ years can address and resolve this situation.
Sincerely,
Dona Rutherford (1702-1710 Haven Place, NB 92663)
Mailing Address: 1949 N Hidden Lane, Long Beach, 90815
562.221.1382
newportdona@yahoo.com
Brine, Tony
From: Sinacori, Mike
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2018 1:40 PM
To: TRENT SMITH
Cc: Kristin Smith; Brown, Leilani; Vukojevic, Mark; Brine, Tony
Subject: Re: Beacon/Irvine issues
Trent,
Forwarding to the City Clerk for inclusion in the record.
Mike
On Aug 6, 2018, at 1:36 PM, TRENT SMITH <trenterprise0I ggmail.com> wrote:
Mike, I am not going to be here August 14th! - family vacation, but I have put together a quick
list of
ideas I would like to see discussed. Can you forward these to the right person?
Trent Smith
329 Irvine Ave.
cell 714 609-7888
Trenterprise0l Agmail.com
* * * If parking is eliminated from 7-9 and 2-4 on Beacon and Irvine where is anybody
supposed to park?
How about leaving one side of Beacon and 1 side of Irvine as resident only parking,
and maybe making Beacon a 1 -way street, and putting in a bike lane on the other side?
1) RESIDENT PARKING ONLY WITH PERMITS would be a good idea on West side
of Irvine Ave.
School days- Teachers take much of our parking spaces as do parents visiting the school
Saturdays- AYSO soccer, NHBA Baseball and NJB Basketball take our parking
Sundays- there is now a Church that uses the School and takes up parking
2) Bike Lane NOT USED. The stretch between beacon and Cliff on the West side of the
street is not utilized.
Nobody takes there bike ride up hill, they all cut down Beacon.
3) SPEED BUMBS How about some speed bumps on Irvine between Cliff and 15th
Street. There is a lot of cut through traffic
that speed through our neighborhoods and often don't stop at the stop signs.
4) 1 -Way streets. How about 1 -way traffic to control the flow.
Brine, Tony
From: Danny Kahale <dannykahale@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2018 1:37 PM
To: Brine, Tony
Subject: Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study Comments
Hello Tony,
Our only real complaint or concern is with the drivers that speed up the hill on Cliff (travelling West from
Dover). The problem is exasperated during the school year when teenage drivers race around the corner making
a right on Kings PI (in the am).
I don't think a stop sign at the Cliff/Kings intersection is required.
Suggestion Options:
- Sign(s) along Cliff notifying that you are entering a residential or school zone and to slow down.
-An electronic sign indicating drivers speed (flashing when speeding).
- Speed bump before Kings intersection.
Thanks,
Daniel Kahale
Brine, Tony
From: Richard Stoneman <ricardo.stoneman@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2018 4:15 PM
To: Brine, Tony
Subject: Heights Neighborhood School Traffic
Mr. Brine;
My wife and I live on Pirate Road in Cliff Haven "behind" St. Andrew's. Our street was not included in the school traffic
analysis but I want to mention something.
Parking is partially restricted on our street and is rarely a problem, pick-up and drop-off aren't an issue but, when NHHS
lets out, it isn't unusual to get speeding young drivers heading to Cliff Drive in a hurry to get somewhere.
Our kids are grown and gone but new, younger families have moved in, many of whom have small children.
In the overall picture this is a small thing ... food for thought, I just wanted you to know.
Thank you for your consideration,
Richard Stoneman
Sent from my Wad
Brine, Tony
From:
Joe Flanagan <joe@redoakinv.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 11:18 AM
To:
Brine, Tony
Cc:
Joe Flanagan; Monica Mazur
Subject:
Traffic and parking from high school
Attachments:
20170228_150013jpg;20170227_173718jpg
Hi Tony,
I just finished reviewing the Traffic study that was prepared for the schools in Newport Heights. We have lived at 506
Signal road since 2002 and appreciate the city looking into the issues of circulation and parking as they are a major
impact to the residents in the neighborhood. I was surprised to see that Signal rd. was not included as we get lots of
student parking. The students park in the two hour restricted area but the time is never enforced. One area of concern
that may not fall under your responsibility but comes from directly from the high school students parking in the
neighborhood is trash. The students park on Signal rd. every day and come back to their cars to eat lunch and leave
their trash in the street every single day. Every year I go out and have conversations with the "new" kids as we receive
a new crop every September but it has very little impact. I have attached a couple photos of what it looks like almost
every afternoon after school. Needless to say this is extremely frustrating and I would appreciate this being brought up
at the meeting on the 14Th of August. Signal rd. is not the only street that has the trash issues. I have seen the same up
and down 15Th street, Clay street, Pirate and Snug Harbor.
The report makes it look like the city is working closely with the school, if there is someone at the school I should be in
touch with , I would appreciate an introduction.
I have copied my neighbor Monica Mazur as she may have something to say about the trash as well.
Best Regards,
Joe Flanagan
506 Signal rd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
c- 949.533.3840
Brine, Tony
From: Shelly hass <shellyhass@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2018 6:34 PM
To: Brine, Tony
Subject: Newport Heights traffic study
Hello,
I'm a resident of Newport Heights. I live at 530 Tustin Ave. between Clay and 15th St.
Tustin is a fairly narrow street from Cliff Dr to 15th St. It's also a main artery with traffic traveling in both directions. Parked cars are
often clipped, side mirrors destroyed, damaged, etc.
Riverside Ave, which runs parallel to Tustin and is the next street over, has the same high traffic, narrow street situation between Cliff
Dr. and 15th St.
I propose making Riverside and Tustin, between Cliff and 15th, one-way streets, each traveling in opposite directions. This would
create room for bike lanes on both streets as well.
Brine, Tony
From: Jim Glover <jim.t.glover@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2018 3:51 PM
To: Brine, Tony
Cc: Kathi Glover
Subject: The Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study
Dear Tony,
Thank you for your letter sending me the link to the Newport Heights Traffic Study. My wife and I have been
residents on Signal Road since 1983. I have reviewed the document and its attachments with great interest.
While it appears to be well done and fairly inclusive, it is missing any data and analysis on my street, Signal
Road. Signal Road is, and has been, a very high volume traffic street for the high school students and their
parents. It is also a very high volume traffic access street for St. Andrew's Church and its congregation. Not
only is Signal Road a high traffic volume street, excessive speed has been an issue for many years. Further,
Signal Road bends near the middle of the 300/400 block and presents a dangerous visual handicap to drivers,
especially at higher speeds (greater than 30 MPH).
I sincerely believe the study should have included the missing High School high volume traffic access channel
of Signal Road, like it did for Kings Place. With the increased data and analysis, the study would have shown
similar concerns regarding my street in sheer traffic volume, missing signage and excessive speed at times,
especially just before and after school hours. Due to this omission, I feel the study failed to measure one of
major access roads to and from the High School, which was one of principle subjects in the Study.
I am available to discuss this concern further with you or any of your staff, if you would like.
Sincerely Yours,
James Glover
318 Signal Road
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 887-6401
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From: Jim. <jim@modern-air.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2018 9:08 PM
To: Brine, Tony
Subject: Traffic
Tony, Thanks for the opportunity, to explain my concerns. I live at 411 Tustin Ave. Beacon St. intersects directly across from my house.
When school is in section, kids on their bikes never seem to stop at the stop sign. This is very dangerous, as the cars coming up the hill
from Cliff Dr. are most of the time exceeding the speed limit, as well as the cars coming down Tustin, getting ready to go down the hill
to Cliff Dr. You and anybody from your department would be welcome to watch from my driveway.
Thank you your attention, Jim Barrett
Brine, Tony
From: Captain Roscoe <cptroscoe@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2018 8:42 PM
To: Brine, Tony
Subject: Newport Beach Neighborhood School Traffic Study
Dear Tony
The observations and conclusions represented in the Study seem very accurate and sensible. Congratulations on a job
well done. However, the western boundary of the study area leaves out the territory between Newport Blvd. and
Westminster Ave.
For the last 47 years, as a homeowner in the area between Newport Blvd. and Westminster Avenue, I have seen the way
foot and automobile traffic interact. I encourage further observations that would include the area of Newport Blvd, Old
Newport Blvd., Orange Ave. and Bolsa Ave. There is considerable foot and automobile traffic along 15th st. and Clay st.
in that area.
The traffic doesn't just appear at Westminster and 15th st. where your Study begins! It needs to be studied from the
western end of Newport Heights Neighborhood with walking and driving observations. Solutions that would help keep
students safe, especially at the intersection of 15th street, Old Newport Blvd. and Newport Blvd. would be appreciated.
Students walk and skateboard down the hill between Orange Ave. and Old Newport Blvd. ignoring safe practices dashing
between cars carrying students to and from Newport Heights, Newport Harbor and Ensign Intermediate Schools.
Cars enter the Heights at the intersection of Newport Blvd. and 15th st., go uphill to Orange Ave. and either turn right on
Orange then left on Clay st. heading to Ensign, or go straight on 15th st. toward Newport Heights School or Harbor High.
That's where the action at the western end begins in the morning and ends in the afternoon. Your Survey is incomplete
without including this crucial area. Please look at solutions for this area, where a large portion of foot and automobile
traffic enters the Heights. It could save lives.
Sincerely, Ross McElfresh
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Brine, Tony
From: Jimmy Thomas <jtx12@hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 1:24 PM
To: Brine, Tony; Dept - City Council; Avery, Brad; Webb, Dave (Public Works)
Subject: Re: Clay Street Bike Lanes
I noticed a typo in my explanation of the Clay Street traffic issue ... this is my replacement letter. Sorry for the
confusion.
7/20/2018
Newport Heights School Safety Initiative: Clay Street Bike Lanes ... Meeting Request
My name is Jim Kociuba, and I live on Fullerton Ave between Beacon and Clay Street. I am writing you concerning my
displeasure with the proposed Clay Street parking restrictions that would support the proposed Clay Street bike lanes.
A while back, Clay Street suffered a sudden spike in traffic due to a new brick choker installed at Newport Heights
Elementary School on 15th Street and Santa Ana Ave. The choker changed traffic patterns in the area. The inability to
head east on 15th street when leaving the school parking lot, and inability for east bound 15th street traffic to enter the
school parking lot has resulted in people running loops through the neighborhood. And, we were never notified of the
choker. The choker benefited 15th Street area residents with less traffic on that street, while the Clay Street area took
the pain.
We were told the 15th Street choker is a school safety item. Specifically, we are told the safety issue is the curb cut for
the school parking lot is too close to Santa Ana Ave. So, instead of moving the curb cut, a choker is installed and Clay
Street takes a direct traffic hit. We also heard some rumblings that 15th Street residents like the 15th Street choker, so it
might be in for good, regardless of the curb cut issue. We can understand the fondness 15th Street area residents feel
for the choker since that benefited them with lower traffic volumes.
Now we are onto to another school safety item: Clay Street bike lanes. These bike lanes cause pain for Clay Street
residents because of parking restrictions. These bike lanes could go on 15th Street, but because of some parked vehicle
counting, it was decided they should go onto Clay Street. However, some say 15th Street area residents aggressively
fought the bike lanes so that is why they are proposed for Clay Street.
Now, we enter the game of politics. In a fair world, where all need to share in sacrifices made in the name of school
safety, you would think 15th Street would take the pain of bike lanes. This is only fair since Clay Street took the pain of
diverted traffic from the 15th Street choker. But, in our world, somehow 15th Street is catching all the breaks while Clay
Street is taking all the pain.
The City Engineers and City Council need to watch out for all residents. Clay Street deserves some consideration,
especially after taking the diverted 15th Street traffic from the choker. At the last meeting, we asked the city staff for a
separate meeting to discuss this inequity, but were turned down. Before these Clay Street bike lanes move forward, we
need to have a meeting discussing them. Surrounding streets need to share the negative impacts of school safety.
Thank You
James Kociuba
407 Fullerton Ave
949.933.0145
From: Jimmy Thomas <jtx12@hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 10:13 AM
To: Brine, Tony; citycouncil@newportbeachca.gov; bavery@newportbeachca.gov; dawebb@newportbeachca.gov
Subject: Clay Street Bike Lanes
7/20/2018
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Newport Heights Improvements
Murphy McCann
7/16/18
There are
1. The Clay St. parking restriction should be at least all day long (6-8). The study says that parking is not an issue on
that street.
2. Need sidewalks on Tustin from 15th to Clay. The traffic data supports it.
3. Need sidewalks on both sides of Santa Ana south of 15th St. The traffic data supports it.
4. Stoplight at 16th and Irvine.
5. Stop sign at Cliff and Kings.
6. Make the speed limit on Irvine south of 16th 25 mph.
7. Make the speed limit 25 mph on Santa Ana south of 17tH
8. Red curbs at all intersections to limit parking on the corners.
9. Need a stop sign at Riverside and Avon, where Cest Si Bon is. That area is ripe for disaster.
10. No restriction of parking near intersections mentioned in the plan. This needs to happen. Especially at Clay and
St. Andrews.
11. Put stop signs in at Pirate/Clay and Snug Harbor/Clay intersections.
12. Other than a stop sign at Catalina/Broad, no mention of anything west of Santa Ana.
a. Sidewalk on the south side of the street along 15th is a good starting point.
b. Sidewalks on both sides of Santa Ana (you can even paint them in). The data support this.
c. The data also supports sidewalks on Westminster from 15th to Clay.
d. The intersection at Clay and Catalina should be a 4 way stop. There is no visibility for cars who want to
cross Clay.
13. High School foot traffic across 15th St. should be funneled to minimize the foot traffic on the street, in particular
the juggernaut at Clay and 15th., and slow down traffic through that section of the road.
a. Stop sign at St. Andrews and 151H
b. Finish work on the sidewalk on the south side of 15th street.
c. Another crosswalk at Clay where it butts into 15th. A stop sign there would be best. A choker on the
south side of the street at Clay may help as well.
d. The crosswalk proposed at 16th St. should have a stop sign.
e. Paint the curb red on 15th between St James and Clay. Both sides of the street. Paint a bike lane there
for people to walk. Either that or put in a sidewalk.
f. Paint the curb red on Clay up at least 35 feet away from 15th (on the side with no sidewalk — east side of
the street).
g. Complete the sidewalk on the south side of 15th across the street from the High School.
11. Heights Elementary
a. Talk to Costa Mesa about making the north side of 15th a loading zone east of Redlands
b. Sidewalks there would be best on Redlands and San Bernardino — at least 100 ft away from 15th. Either
that or paint the curb red and make walk lanes for that stretch.
12. Ensign
a. Reduce speed limit by Ensign and the High School to 25 (with the exception of 16th maybe).
b. Sidewalks on Beacon from Ensign to Fullerton at least. Parking near Ensign is important for teachers
because of the lack of parking on campus.
c. The no parking recommendation for Beacon doesn't make sense. People are trying to drop off kids
away from the schools, leading to less traffic on the streets immediately surrounding the school. There
should be sidewalks to allow people to walk the rest of the way.
Brine, Tony
From: Adamshaus <adamshaus@earthlink.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2018 1:31 PM
To: Chris Budnik
Cc: Brine, Tony; Peggy Palmer; Gina Cereda; talbot@spacelines.com; Taylor Whisenand;
jojoann@gmail.com; Murphy McCann; Carleen Butterfield; Robert Schacht;
bernardettemccann@hotmail.com; Avery, Brad; Webb, Dave (Public Works);
Dianebdixon
Subject: Re: Traffic Team Study Response - Community Concerns
Peggy,
I am not entirely clear about the concept of "parking restrictions" on Clay Street. If the notion is that there
would be no problems associated with restricted parking on Clay Street then nothing could be further from the
truth. On street parking on Clay is constant, and necessary for the residents facing Clay. Furthermore, taking
away on street parking, ie having a clear shot down the street, will create a "raceway"condition that no amount
of speed limit posting and stop signs will deter. As one who has lived on the corner of Clay and Aliso for 43
years, and counting, the urge to speed down the street is ever present, at any time of day. Bike lane or no, the
absence of street parking is the worst solution.
If there is another explanation, please educate me. I welcome being wrong.
::L:
Sent from my iPad
On Jul 3, 2018, at 1:11 PM, Chris Budnik <clbudnik2003gyahoo.com> wrote:
Peggy,
Who generated the list of items below? Have you spoken with anyone on Clay
regarding item V.
Regards,
Chris
On Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 12:57:59 PM PDT, Peggy Palmer <pvpalmer(q)_icloud.com> wrote:
Tony,
Please see the attached letter from resident Mike Talbot and the additional
concerns from our Traffic Team that impacts our community in Newport
Heights and Cliff Haven.
We have attached photos of heavy duty street "speed cushions" that are an
easy way to deter cut -through traffic and decrease traffic speeds. These are
used in Costa Mesa on the last block of Tustin Ave,. These "speed
Brine, Tony
From: Peggy Palmer <pvpalmer@icloud.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2018 12:58 PM
To: Brine, Tony
Cc: Gina Cereda; talbot@spacelines.com; Taylor Whisenand; jojoann@gmail.com; Murphy
McCann; Carleen Butterfield; Chris Budnik; Robert Schacht;
bernardettemccann@hotmail.com; Linda Adams; Avery, Brad; Webb, Dave (Public
Works); Dianebdixon
Subject: Traffic Team Study Response - Community Concerns
Attachments: Talbot Letter.pdf
Tony,
Please see the attached letter from resident Mike Talbot and the additional concerns from our
Traffic Team that impacts our community in Newport Heights and Cliff Haven.
We have attached photos of heavy duty street "speed cushions" that are an easy way to deter cut -
through traffic and decrease traffic speeds. These are used in Costa Mesa on the last block of Tustin
Ave,. These "speed cushions" are inexpensive and can be easily installed or
removed without the need for a permanent concrete speed bumps, these
could perhaps be installed along all of Cliff Drive in Newport Heights,
from Riverside Ave. to Dover Drive.
Thank you and we will see you on Monday, July 16th at 10:00 AM at your office.
If you should have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me or one of our Traffic Team Members.
Have a Great 4th of July!
Peggy V. Palmer
Cliff Haven Community Association
Board Member
(949) 887-2471
To: City of Newport Beach
From: Mike Talbot
Re: NEWPORT HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD
SCHOOL TRAFFIC STUDY
Date: 26 June 2018
In reviewing the School Traffic Study, please note the following with respect to
the five streets that connect Cliff Drive and 15th Street in Cliff Haven near
Newport Harbor High School. These streets are Kings Place, Signal Road, Snug
Harbor Road, Pirate Road, and Saint Andrews Road.
All three streets have a large daily traffic burden, particularly Signal Road, which
is used as a "through way" to travel between Cliff Drive and 15th Street. I believe
all of these streets have a 25 MPH speed limit; however, there is not one speed
limit sign on any of the streets. The only 25 MPH speed limit signs I know of are
on Irvine Avenue at Cliff Drive and at 15th Street. There is a 30 MPH speed limit
sign on Cliff Drive at Signal Road. These streets should be properly marked.
Signal Road regularly has the highest volume of traffic for the streets in question,
and speeds of well over 30 MPH are frequent.
At such time as additional safety measures are considered, we have occasionally
had increased NBPD traffic enforcement, as well as at least once having an
electronic speed warning sign posted for a few weeks. While each measure has
some temporary deterrent effect, the regular high speed traffic resumes. I and
most of my neighbors on Signal Road would encourage serious consideration of
the placement of a set of speed bumps on our street. These are the only
measures that would work to stop the dangerous high speed traffic we
experience daily on our street.
Thank you for your consideration. If I can provide any additional information,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
M. D. Talbot
324 Signal Road
Newport Beach CA 92663
Telephone 949-795-9900
Email: talbot@spacelines.com
Brine, Tony
From: Joann Lombardo <joann@jalcps.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:00 PM
To: Brine, Tony
Subject: Re: Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Meeting
Hi Tony
The Newport Heights traffic study is proposing a class II bike lane on Clay Street. The bike counts included in
the report show rather low bike counts going straight both east and west on clay with a max of 5 bikes on clay
and Santa ana. The number of pedestrians on clay and Santa ana is a max of 58. My questions are:
1. Why are sidewalks not considered on clay street rather than on street bike lanes?
My personal observation is that notable number of school children ride their bikes on the new sidewalk on 15th
street.
2. If a class II bike lane is put on clay street, would it connect to a similar lane on Santa ana street?
3. If there is already few parked cars on clay, how will striping it make it safer? The flip side is that it would
provide a false sense of security for the children rather than increase safety.
Thanks very much
Joann Lombardo
From: Brine, Tony <tbrine@newportbeachca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 5:19:28 PM
To: Joann Lombardo; 'Peggy Palmer'; Avery, Brad
Cc: Webb, Dave (Public Works); Vukojevic, Mark; Finnigan, Tara; Locey, Mary
Subject: Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Meeting
Hello Joann and Peggy,
At the February 27 City Council meeting, Councilman Avery made the following announcement,
Just want to let Heights folks (and others interested) that along with our public
works engineering staff, I will be holding a community meeting regarding an update
on the Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study. We will review the
field data collected, discuss some preliminary recommendations, and possible next
steps. At our last meeting we had many good suggestions/comments, and I hope
you will attend and add to the discussion. We need to work together for safer
streets in the Heights!
• Date: 03/14/2018 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
1
Location: Mariners Branch Library
1;00 Irvine Avenue
NeNNport Beach, California 92660
If you have any questions about the meeting, please let me know. Thank you.
Tony Brine, P.E., T.E.
City Traffic Engineer
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 644-3329
e-mail : tbrine@newportbeachca.gov
Brine, Tony
From: Finnigan, Tara
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2018 5:30 PM
To: Brine, Tony
Subject: Fwd: Some thoughts regarding the Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic
Study
Sent from my Whone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Lisa Brockett <lisakbrockett@gmail.com>
Date: May 26, 2018 at 3:46:43 PM PDT
To: <tfinni arignewportbeachca.gov>, Lisa Jacobs <ljacobs@usitexas.com>
Subject: Some thoughts regarding the Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic
Study
Hello Tara,
Thank you for sharing your findings on the school traffic study. I am from another state where
very few children are allowed to ride their bikes or walk to school due to weather and distance,
so there is a back up at drop off and pick up.
Just an observation but it seems that there is no clear indication of where and how to drop off in
comparison with other states (watch the old movie, "Mr. Mom). In addition, we had volunteers
at the school that assisted with traffic flow to make sure everyone kept the children safe and for
those unruly folks, there was at least one police officer on site or sitting in his/her car watching.
There will always be a back up to pick up and drop off and in my experience, those who are in
too much of a hurry to abide by the rules but we all try to get as much compliance as possible to
keep the children safe. So that being said, a few thoughts....
Can you treat the "no Stopping" area as a drop off / pick up area like they use at the
airport? Where stopping to pick up or drop off is allowed but you are not able to just sit
there? It would only be for a few hours a day. It also looks to me like Beacon needs sidewalks or
a safe drop off area - but if you changed the verbiage on the signage to "no Stopping change to
no parking 7-9 2-4, immediate drop off/pick up only" "Unattended cars subject to being
towed" and have it monitored, like the airport - it may be a safer alternative. Anyway, you get
the idea.
Bike lanes look to be adequate on 15th, Cliff, and Irvine avenues but your report does not
address that. Can you address this?
There is one comment that should be clarified as this report dovetails into the decisions being
made on street parking and bike lanes. The line on page 8, regarding bicyclists (approximately
80%) travel southbound on Irvine Ave north of school. "A GOOD PORTION" - LATER is
defined as approximately 30% cut over to Clay on the way home? Do you know if they are
cutting back over to go down 15th street? It seems they are, but would like to confirm/clarify.
Newport Heights Elementary - The drop off/pick up zone on the north side of 15th is a good idea
- maybe a secondary area on the West side of Santa Ana? Again under the same premise of a no
stopping change of verbiage to no parking, pick up/drop off only.
Ensign Intermediate - change the "no stopping - to no parking/ drop off / pick up only" on the
West side of Irvine Ave in addition to the Cliff drop off/pick up zone - may be safer. If you have
a second drop off / pick up area then maybe Beacon Avenue would not be needed. Are sidewalks
in the plans for Beacon? It just seems you need more options than the Cliff Drive drop off/pick
up.
Newport Harbor - Is there a pull in area available for a secondary drop off/pick up area on 15th
street where the lanes are being blocked? It looks like there would be enough land to push back
the side walks and make a safe area.
I live on Clay Street and object to the bike lane and possible banning of parking although two
hour increments may be more acceptable but bottom line, I dont think it will help. Even based on
your information, it really does not fix the problems. The children are traveling from 15th street
and Clay is not a street that is a direct route to any of the schools. We may be the path of least
resistance due to parking but not the direct route nor the route that will be taken. It just does not
make sense. The answer to me is that you need more than one drop off / pick up area. Parents do
not want to spend more than 10 minutes in line.
The main streets to look for sidewalks and bike lanes are 15th, Irvine, and Cliff. Secondary
Tustin to Beacon. People will take the most direct route and if there is a sidewalk and bike lane
already there, we should be in good shape to accomodate this need. This is only my opinion and
while I am not comfortable speaking up, I know that it is my duty to do so.
I do not like that the recomendation of Clay street and the reference to a very out dated "Bicycle
Master Plan" is mentioned almost in passing and I would hope that City Council will not expect
this to be considered "notification" on that subject. The Master Plan was built prior to zoning
changes and a significant rise in street parking needed. That is really a separate subject that
would need it's own forum for discussion.
Thank you,
Lisa Jacobs
500 Tustin Ave
Newport Beach CA 92663
713-817-7302
Brine, Tony
From: Patricia Insley <pinsley623@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 9:12 PM
To: Brine, Tony
Subject: Newport Heights Traffic Study
Dear Mr. Brine,
We have attended and have appreciated the opportunity to participate in the meetings at Mariner's Library
during all phases of this traffic study. In reading the final report, we are unhappy that a couple of points related
to safety have not been included in the report. These points were voiced at the meetings we attended.
1: There is no mention made about bicycle responsibility. As noted at several meetings, many bicyclists refuse
to follow the laws related to bicycle safety, especially those related to riding in bike lanes, stopping at stop
signs, etc. Without a plan for enforcement, the safety of bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists is at risk. Several
attendees requested that bicyclists be warned and then ticketed for failure to follow bicycle laws.
The entrance to the bike racks is being moved at Ensign to a location on Coral. However, unless there is
enforcement, requiring bicyclists to use the bike lanes on Irvine Avenue, there is no provision for the safety of
pedestrians who have a right to safe passage on sidewalks.
2. Crossing guards need to be empowered to support enforcing bicycle laws. Crossing guards now report that
their only responsibility is to enforce pedestrian safety in crosswalks. Crossing guards need to be empowered to
require that bicyclists remain in bike lanes rather than riding bicycles on sidewalks. Currently bicyclists ride the
sidewalks on Irvine Avenue all the way to and from 17th street to Ensign.
As an example in the morning, motorists coming out of alleys on Irvine Ave who are planning to turn onto
Irvine do not anticipate bicyclists heading south on the sidewalk. Motorists look south only for cars and do not
notice the bicyclists to the north on the sidewalk. We have witnessed one accident and several near accidents at
alleyways due to bicyclists riding on the sidewalk on Irvine.
We respectfully request that these points be incorporated into the final report of the traffic study: 1) a plan for
police enforcement of bicycle laws and 2) empowerment of the crossing guards to require bicyclists to use the
bike lanes rather than sidewalks. Please confirm that you have received this correspondence. Thank you
Pat and Don Insley
623 St. James Place
Newport Beach, Ca 93663
949 548 192
Brine, Tony
From: Robert Schacht <robert@innovaexams.com>
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 10:38 AM
To: Brine, Tony; Avery, Brad
Subject: Fwd: Npt Hts Study
Hi Brad and Tony,
Just want to share some of my thoughts on bike safety in the Heights. How can we do more then what is
proposed in the study???
Thanks,
Would be great to see more aggressive changes
1. Most significant being one way streets in the heights. This way there is still parking, ample room for bike
lanes and traffic flow can be controlled with medians, etc.
2. If that is too much, then streets like Irvine ave and 15th street should not have any parking, they are
thoroughfares with a lot of traffic flow and should have bike lanes, adequate side walks (CM side of 15th which
is a CM issue).
Last option is the one the city chose, the easy one where they get some community input that means little to
them, then the enact the changes they already know they can do without much effort.
The proposed solutions are temporary, will require revisiting every 1-2 years because of the following:
- people pay little attention to signs
- police presence is good, be only has a temporary effect, and resources of the department come and go
- educating the kids is good and should be done, but they are kids and will make mistakes
- bike lane on Clay is great, but this is a small section that will not change much.
Overall, I would love to see the city create an environment where kids can safely get to and from school on their
own, riding bikes or walking, ride bikes in the neighborhood on the weekend, etc. It pisses me off every time I
hear people complain about how kids don't play outside anymore and how kids lack independence, etc .... we
need to help create an environment where kids can safely develop independence and free spirit. It is pitiful that
the Heights bike rack has 15 bikes a day in the bike rack, there should 75 bikes a day there and much less traffic
congestion. So, in a nut shell I would love to see a more dramatic neighborhood and community shift that will
change the dynamic in the heights so we can all see a community with kids safely outside being active and
independent.
Brine, Tony
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 9:29 AM
To: Brine, Tony; Webb, Dave (Public Works); Vukojevic, Mark
Subject: FW: FW: Newport Heights Traffic Study - No changes to Clay Street
From: Chris Budnik [mailto:clbudnik2003@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 9:10 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Fw: FW: Newport Heights Traffic Study - No changes to Clay Street
Dear Mr. Avery,
Hopefully you've had a chance to review my letter below. I have additional concerns regarding this
proposed bike lane plan. We will end up with folks jockeying cars around twice a day, to avoid
parking tickets. It doesn't matter if restricted hours are only a couple hours twice a day and only in
one direction at a time. This plan essentially eliminates half the parking spots. On a practical level,
folks are going to fight over the spots at night to avoid having to move in the morning. If a resident
fails to move at night and tries to move in the morning, there may be no spots available nearby. I
would also like to know how we are going to manage future growth in the demand for parking.
On balance, the plan is certainly well-intentioned but has serious flaws:
1. Does not address a root cause of our traffic issues (regional traffic that belongs on PCH and
Newport Blvd flooding the neighborhood)
2. Will increase speeds and volume of traffic on bike lane streets
3. Serious negative consequences for residents, including personal safety
Children have made it to and from the schools safely for decades. One tragic, freak accident in all
these decades is a horrible event to be sure and we are all interested in doing what is practical to
help children be safe. But this plan is not practical and does little to improve safety. We'd be better
off putting bike lanes on EI Modena and Beacon. There are far fewer cars on those streets for
bicycles to contend with.
Sincerely,
Christopher Budnik
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Christopher Budnik <chns.budnik(d-)macom.com>
To: clbudnik2003(p�yahoo.com <c1budnik2003(c)yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018, 9:08:34 AM PDT
Subject: FW: Newport Heights Traffic Study - No changes to Clay Street
From: Christopher Budnik
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2018 9:34 AM
To: 'bavery@newportbeachca.gov' <bavery(a newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Newport Heights Traffic Study - No changes to Clay Street
Dear Mr. Avery,
I own income property on the corner of Fullerton Avenue and Clay Street in the Heights. I've rented this house
continuously for 17 years. My tenants have always parked on Clay, right by the front door. I just recently started
advertising the property for rent. Apparently word is spreading quickly regarding parking on Clay being impacted by bike
lanes. The city never informed me this was being considered but renters and real estate agents already think it's been
approved! An agent called, but not about renting. She pressured me to sell but cautioned that her client would "offer less
than 2320 Clay Street just sold for because parking on Clay was being eliminated and her buyer is now aware of it".
This situation is seriously upsetting a lot of people. I am unable to sleep normally going on three weeks now since I found
out about this plan. I contacted several of my former tenants and asked if restricted parking on Clay would have been an
issue for them. They all stated they would not have rented the property. The three female roommates who normally left
for work at 9:OOam were especially concerned about safety, coming home at night, unable to park near the front door,
unless they were willing to wake up early and go move their cars. As a renter, can you imagine having to do that every
morning 200 days a year?
City staff should stop considering ANY changes to parking on any residential streets. If anything should be changed on
Clay, it's the volume of regional traffic and vehicle speeds. Speed bumps and stop signs could work well to address these
issues. I'd like to meet with you to discuss this in more detail, especially the regional traffic issue. Right now I am busy
trying to get a new tenant lined up. Hopefully I can do that soon but for now I have to disclose the parking situation to
prospective tenants. My records show this house typically rented in less than one week once I put up the For Rent
sign. That's no longer the case.
Respectfully,
Christopher Budnik
Owner — 501 Fullerton Avenue
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Brine, Tony
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2018 5:12 PM
To: Brine, Tony; Webb, Dave (Public Works); Vukojevic, Mark
Subject: FW: Newport Heights: Proposed Parking Restrictions Clay Street
FYI
From: Jimmy Thomas [mailto:jtxl2@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2018 5:02 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Newport Heights: Proposed Parking Restrictions Clay Street
I live at 407 Fullerton in Newport Heights. Recently, it has come to my attention that the city is planning to
restrict parking on Clay street. Specifically, I heard that during certain hours of the day, you will not be
allowed to park on Clay street. Restricted Clay street parking raises a variety of issues in Newport Heights.
I am concerned that we are removing parking while the granny unit law increases parking demand. This is
backwards. We should be trying to increase parking to support the granny unit law. If the city plans on
removing Clay street parking for certain hours of the day, then granny units should not be allowed in the
vicinity surrounding Clay street.
There is a safety issue here. Once in a while, after dark, my wife has had to park quite a distance from our
home and walk with groceries. I never did like this. Early morning restricted Clay street parking results in even
more difficulty finding a late night spot on Fullerton since Clay will be avoided. I don't like the idea of my wife
doing more frequent late night walks. This is a personal safety issue.
Secondly, the parking on Clay street slows traffic down. If the parked cars are removed, the street will be
more convenient resulting in increased speed and volume. While it may be true that narrowly striped lanes
slow down traffic, the fact is parked cars slow traffic even more. Parked cars are more effective deterrent
then narrowly striped lanes to reduce speed and volume. Clay street will see a rush hour increase in speeds
and volume if parked cars are removed. I do not want to see any more traffic issues on Clay.
In my opinion, the proposal for Clay street will result in higher speeds and volume while reducing parking
needed for granny units. It will result in more women walking late at night. It reduces parking capacity needed
for the granny flat law. Please, leave Clay street the way it is. I understand the city wants to make Clay street
I
safer. However, I am not aware of any accident data that supports such a change. But, I am aware of granny
units that will increase parking demand.
Thank You
James Kociuba
407 Fullerton Ave. (949)933-0145
Brine, Tony
From: Tim McHugh <btmchugh@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 3:51 PM
To: Brine, Tony
Subject: Clay St bike lanes
Hi Tony - just wanted to follow up with the Clay St bike lane discussion. I live at 3130 Clay St, the
corner of Clay and Westminster just as an FYI.
Here are some concerns I have:
1. If you drive down Clay on nights/weekends you will find it full of parked cars. These are cars of
people that actually live on Clay St or in the "mother in law suites" surrounding Clay St. If you shut
down parking where will we park? Do you plan on starting a residential parking permit program so
that only residents can park in Newport Heights to allow for those of us that live near Clay St to have
a chance at parking in our own neighborhood? As beach season nears it only gets worse but is
manageable due to parking on Clay St. Once you remove Clay St as parking "supply" Newport
Heights will turn in to a parking mess. Which will mean the city will have to find a solution which will
cost money. Has this been included in your estimates for the cost of this program?
2. Property values on Clay St and the surrounding areas will decline and property tax revenues will
decline to the city. No, the neighborhood/homes will not be worth more because it has bike lanes - it
will be worth less as there will be no parking in Newport Heights. Houses on bike lane streets will be
worth less, and the rest of Newport Heights will turn in to a parking lot reducing home values near
Clay St. A house is worth less if you have no parking or if you have to fight for parking every
day. Has Newport Beach done a study to see how this will affect property taxes?
3. As many others have pointed out the vehicle speeds will increase on Clay St. If you widen the
lanes for driving and add bike lanes average speed of cars will increase. This is a fact - a dozen
studies across the world have shown this. The wider the lanes the safer drivers feel driving
faster. Do you plan to have additional policing to slow down vehicle traffic?
4. If the concerns are that the streets are dangerous for bikes why is the city not increasing the police
presence especially during school hours? I see children on bikes running stop signs without any care
and cars sliding through stop signs. There are no police cars on Clay St, 15th St, etc... during school
arrival and departure hours. Why can't the city start by trying to slow cars down and forcing bikers to
follow the rules of the road?
5. If bikes lanes are a must why not put them on 15th St instead of Clay? 15th St has considerably
fewer homes on it that require parking - and 15th has many areas where there is no legal parking
today. i.e. in front of Newport Heights Elementary, near some of the cul de sacs closer to Irvine
Avenue. So parking would not be as impacted if you add bike lanes to 15th St instead of Clay St. If
these bikes lanes were on 15th St they would serve Newport Heights Elementary and Harbor
High. So why would you take away parking on Clay (bigger impact to parking and the neighborhood)
when you could put them on 15th St and actually provide bike lanes for children biking to school at
Harbor and Newport Heights Elementary? Both Clay St and 15th St are routes for students going to
Ensign but 15th directly connects to Harbor and Newport Heights - Clay St does not.
6. The city just added sidewalks on 15th St (not Clay St) for the safety of children going to
school. So why aren't you adding corresponding bike lanes to 15th St if that is the appropriate street
to add sidewalks for school safety?
Can you please update me on the timeline and process for approving these bike lanes? Thanks,
Received After Agenda Printed
August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Lisa Jacobs <Ijacobs@usitexas.com>
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2018 8:55 AM
To: Dixon, Diane; Avery, Brad; Duffield, Duffy; Muldoon, Kevin; Herdman, Jeff; Peotter, Scott;
O'Neill, William
Cc: Rowin Jacobs; Brown, Leilani; Dept - City Council
Subject: Traffic Report and Objection to Clay street recommendations
City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Dr.
Newport Beach, California 92660
RE; Neighborhood School Traffic Study
Honorable Council Members,
My wife and I live at the corner of Tustin and Clay, where we see all of the traffic at the intersection associated with the
inbound bicycle/pedestrian school children and the vehicles. The amount of traffic at the intersection is not only
absolutely amazing, but is the most chaotic orchestrated ballet of car and bicyclist who are totally negligent of the
vehicle rules, period! We need to "educate" these children as to the rules of the road and "enforce" the rules. It is not
only the bikes; the vehicles have culpability as well!
First and foremost, the study and its recommendations will only make travel on Clay Street more dangerous for the
children both bicyclists and pedestrians.
1) Bike lanes without parked vehicles will effectively widen the street. There are studies that show wider
streets speed up traffic, less safe for bikes.
2) Cars are a natural form of traffic calming as they tend to make the street appear narrower. They also help
deter the bicyclists from riding 2-3 abreast. We see this daily.
3) The study did not capture the speeding problem on Clay, which I and many others who live on Clay, can tell
you from firsthand experience exists. The cars "do" launch where there are 2 blocks without stop signs.
Again dangerous. In the AM the cars try to overtake the bicyclists. If stop signs were placed at every
intersection it would create a "more constant" speed and help eliminate the speeding issue. Again safer.
4) Studies prove having bike lanes without sidewalks puts the children (pedestrians) walking in harm's way.
The bike lane should be put on 15th Street, in bound only. The outbound afternoon traffic does not call for a designated
lane. There are numerous reasons. According to the study, over half of the bicyclists riding on Clay are coming down
(southbound) on Tustin from north of 15' and turning left onto Clay. Tustin is dangerous due to the volume of vehicle
traffic!
1) Put the bike lane on 15th street where there are already sidewalks! The riders can then turn right onto
Irvine Blvd, where there is an existing bike lane. This eliminates over 44 bicyclists dropping down to Clay
before turning to Irvine and reduces Clay bicyclists down dramatically. Also, there are approximately 10
bicyclists dropping down to Clay from 15th between Santa Ana and Tustin, who would be safer on the 15th St.
bike lane. There would be more than twice the bicyclists on 15th than Clay.
2) There are also less parked cars on the southside of 15th in the AM between Tustin and Irvine. I have done my
own study as well as another resident on Clay which proves this. Less impact on residents.
Another 'unspoken' issue is the amount of traffic being driven onto Clay and taken off 15th. The island installed on 15th
and Santa Ana now drives anywhere from 50 to 60 cars eastbound onto Clay at the same time the children are riding to
school. Please see chart below. 15th Street has benefited greatly from the traffic situation while Clay has suffered with
more congestion, let's be fair! The study should reflect the effects of the island on traffic and does not. We suggest
further study is in order! Not to forget the new "no truck" signs everywhere but Clay. So, let's put more traffic and
trucks onto Clay to mix with the children. Wider, faster street, with more cars and trucks. Safety??? Clay is apparently
becoming the unofficial by-pass street for the Heights. Put the children on 15th if you want safety.
The following chart, using the study figures depicts the volume of cars driving on eastbound on 15th and Clay at the
intersections of Santa Ana and Tustin.
Traveling >>
Santa Ana
Tustin
East Bound 7-9
am
15th
> 151 cars
>136 straight
Clay
> 230 cars
>191 straight
We are all about safety but let's not forget the impact on the residents and the effect on property values. More
traffic. The impact on parking, having to move cars twice a day. Many residents front doors face Clay and do not have
the entire lot. Not right! Loss of parking with future demands from Accessory Dwelling Units, more cars as the current
generation of youngster reach driving age, etc.
We are very aware this is a highly charged situation and there may be pressure on the city, but I appeal to you to do the
right thing in the best interest of safety. This is a residential neighborhood not an alternate route for traffic. Make 15th
the safe route, slow the traffic down everywhere. Let's get the schools to educate the kids with repercussions if the they
break the rules and push the police department to enforce the rules, especially during the morning peak hours.
Sincerely,
Rowin and Lisa Jacobs
500 Tustin Ave
Lisa Jacobs
US Imaging Inc
Vice President
Director Billing & Collections
Ce 11713-817-73 02
Phone 281-207-8654
Fax 281-207-8738
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August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2018 8:58 AM
To: Dept - City Clerk; Brine, Tony
Subject: FW: Safety for Our School Children Petition
Importance: High
From: Cloud, Frances [mailto:FCloud@haleyaldrich.com]
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2018 8:57 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Safety for Our School Children Petition
Importance: High
Dear City Council Members:
I have signed the Safety for Our School Children Petition to advocate the following:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th street due to proximity of the schools located there, the wider street width and sidewalks
— creating a safer environment.
2. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 way intersections on Clay street between Westminster and Irvine Avenue to create
an even traffic flow and improve safety for the students.
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay street with striped bike lanes — it does not have the sidewalks and is clearly off -
course for a direct route to the schools.
4. Do no act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study until actual neighborhood notification is completed and
input is received from ALL RESIDENTS affected.
5. Request that the City provide formal notification to ALL THE RESIDENTS of the area regarding the 2014 Master
Bike Plan that proposes elimination of all parking on Clay Street.
I will be in attendance at the August 14, 2018 City Council Meeting to represent my concerns regarding these issues.
Kindly,
Fran Cloud
Senior Administrative Assistant
Haley & Aldrich, Inc.
3187 Red Hill Avenue I Suite 155
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
T: (714) 371.1811
www.halevaldrich.com
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August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2018 8:45 AM
To: Brine, Tony; Dept - City Clerk
Subject: FW: OPPOSED to proposed bike lanes on Clay St.
For the record
-----Original Message -----
From: Allen [mailto:alliedtrn@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2018 8:19 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: OPPOSED to proposed bike lanes on Clay St.
Ladies and gentleman,
We live at 510 EI Modena Ave., just three doors off of Clay St. We strongly oppose the installation of bike lanes on Clay
St. and/or the restricting of parking on Clay St., for the following reasons:
1. When we try to exit our alley onto Clay, traffic is ALREADY moving way too fast, making it very dangerous. Restricting
parking on Clay will INCREASE the speed of traffic, making it even more dangerous.
2. There are no sidewalks along Clay, so putting the bike lanes on 15th St. would better a better plan.
3. 15th St. is wider & has sidewalks and thus better for accommodating bike lanes.
4. Schools are located ON 15th St., so it makes MUCH more sense to put the bike lanes on 15th. St.
Thank you,
Allen & Kathryn Drucker
510 EI Modena Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Item No. 21
Subject: FW: Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Donna Budnik <donna.budnikLgmail.com>
Date: Thu, May 24, 2018 at 1:34 PM
Subject: Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study
To: citycouncilknewportbeachca.yov
Dear City Council,
I am writing in regards to the May 2018 Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study Results &
Recommendations. I am very much opposed to a recommendation in the General Section, specifically the
recommended incorporation of Bike Lanes and No Stopping signage on both sides of Clay Street. This proposal is not
acceptable for the following reasons:
1. An accident on 15th street is not a reason to implement changes to parking on Clay. I was saddened by the
accident that occurred last year however, the accident took place on 15th street. Therefore, I believe 15th Street is
where you should be focusing your efforts to create a safer environment for cyclists.
2. The neighborhood needs parking to accommodate additional Granny Units. As the number of granny units
being built in the neighborhood grows so does the need for parking. In addition, the idea of elderly folks having to
move/park their car on some other street twice a day creates a safety issue.
3. The consultant report mentions making Clay Street just like Irvine Avenue but Clay has always been a
residential street and not on the OC Master Plan of Highways. Both Irvine Avenue and 15th Street are part of the
Master Plan and 15Th Street is where the bike lanes were supposed to go.
4. If changes were being considered for Clay as part of some Bike Master Plan from 2014 then property owners
should have been formally notified of city plans at that time, not four years later.
I would like very much to make our streets safer for our children coming and going to school. However, I am strongly
against the idea of bike lanes and restricting parking on Clay Street. Simply adding stop signs or speed bumps on Clay
could improve safety without the negative impacts of bike lanes.
Best regards,
Donna Budnik
501 Fullerton Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: joann lombardo <jojoannmail @gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2018 6:41 PM
To: Brown, Leilani; Dept - City Council
Subject: • May 2018 Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Stud
Mayor and City Council
I am opposed to the current proposal to put a striped bike lane on
Clay Street. The proposal increases safety risks for pedestrians
on Clay including student walkers.
Section 21966 of the California Vehicle Code says pedestrians are
not allowed to walk in bike lanes, except when no other options, such
as sidewalks, are available. However the City of Newport Beach has
not examined the feasibility of sidewalks on Clay Street and cannot
make the required finding that no other options are available.
The proposal to place bike lanes on Clay Street is a short sighted
proposal that will put the community at risk and opens the City to
future liability claims.
Please take the time to fully study all options on Clay Street and
develop an appropriate safe routes to schools plan that addresses
routes of pedestrian as well as bike travel.
Thank you.
Joann Lombardo
2916 Clay Street, Newport Beach
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Item No. 21
From: Samuel DePoy <sdepoy@cscapitalinc.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2018 10:26 PM
To: Dept - City Council; Brown, Leilani
Subject: Clay Street - Bicycle Blved Proposal
Importance: High
To Whom It May Concern,
My name is Samuel DePoy and I own and reside with my Family at 3110 Clay Street, Newport Beach, CA.
We're writing this e-mail as my previous e-mail was not included in the8/15 Meeting Agenda Correspondence and
hereby request that it is included.
Owning a home on Clay Street, we are adamantly opposed to the idea of removing and or restricting parking on Clay
Street and adding bike lanes making it a "Bicycle Boulevard."
Our reasons are many and include but are not limited to the following:
1.) The Newport Beach Bicycle Plan was approved several years ago and is now outdated given new statewide
measures enacted;
2.) The City is clearly mixing "Bicycle Plan" with "School Safety" and not being transparent in its actions;
3.) The City is imposing its "vision" of promoting bicycle ridership for all on the backs of a few of its citizens;
4.) The City's vision for bike traffic as outlined in its plan is out of touch w/ current bicycle ridership routes through
the neighborhood. I live on Clay. I know what the bicycle and pedestrian count is at various times during the
day and can assure you that the City's limited "study" is not reality. Refer to # 3 above ... the City is attempting
to impose this on the backs of a few;
5.) Traffic on Clay Street already travels too fast. Currently the only thing that slows current traffic is parked cars
and people walking on the street. Currently, the only thing that slows traffic is people such as myself that exit
my car with door wide and overtly motion for them to slow down. Adding stop signs will not help as they are
often ignored. In addition, we have a drainage compression at Clay and Catalina in which cars often scrape their
bumpers on due to excessive speed and if they do slow enough not to scrape, they accelerate quickly out of
it. Removing parking and adding bike lanes that perhaps 10-15 per day will use, will turn Clay Street into a drag
strip;
6.) The City does not appear to have coordinated any of this with the City of Costa Mesa. Because the City of NPB
appears to be conflating Bicycle Plan w/ School Safety, IT MUST collaborate with the City of Costa Mesa. In an
effort to share the burden. Most of the children coming from the west to east (from say Newport Blvd.) or
down Tustin and then east towards the schools are from Costa Mesa (w/ the exception of the Lido and Peninsula
kids who seem to travel Cliff before making their way up).
Finally, we are also opposed to any effort to impose the installation of sidewalks on Clay and or any other street in the
Newport Heights neighborhood. This is generally a quiet neighborhood ... stop trying to: 1.) Solve something that is not
a problem; and 2.) Impose something for others on the backs of a few.
Thank you for your consideration.
Samuel DePoy and Family
3110 Clay Street
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August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2018 4:42 PM
To: Dept - City Clerk; Brine, Tony
Subject: FW: Re Clay bike lane
For the record
-----Original Message -----
From: Carrie Slayback [mailto:carrieslayback@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 9, 2018 4:33 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Re Clay bike lane
Honorable Mayor Muldoon and Newport Beach City Council,
I write you as a resident of Riverside Avenue, Newport Beach.
You are considering bike lanes on Clay.
Please do a current traffic count on Tustin, Riverside, Santa Ana and Clay.
As Councilman Avery observed in a recent phone communication, there has been an increase of traffic, obvious to those
of us who drive our streets daily.
Our streets are narrow, parking is at a premium, and there are no sidewalks on many streets.
If safety for schoolchildren is your concern, it seems to me that you are putting them at risk with a bike lane. Bike riders
have a false feeling of safety inside a painted line. With two way traffic on Clay, there is not room for a comfortable
distance between cars and bikes. I drive and run down Clay. When driving, I have to swerve to give dog -walkers and
bikers space. Running, I have to duck behind parked cars and allow moving vehicles to pass.
Where will the many strollers, dog walkers and runners go? We do not want to compete with bikes in their designated
space. Our pedestrian space will be nonexistent with a bike lane and two-way traffic.
Your plan includes eliminating parking. Clay has many parked cars. I know they belong to residents because I pass them
at 5:30 a.m. when our neighborhood is asleep. Where will those parked cars go? They will compete with residents on
adjacent streets.
Please study our neighborhood carefully, listen to residents and reconsider your plan to eliminate parking and add a bike
lane.
Sincerely,
Carrie Slayback
P.S
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August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Kevin Healy <kevinhealy8@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2018 5:06 PM
To: Brown, Leilani; Dept - City Council; Joann
Subject: Bike Lanes on Clay Street
Hello my name is Kevin Healy and I live at 464 Santa Ana Ave for the last 22years. And while my address is on Santa Ana - my
front door is on Clay Street ... we live on the corner and have seen just about all you can imagine when it comes to Student
Safety.
Our Antique neighborhood is over 75 years old with charming homes and beautiful landscaping. In fact its rumored that Ozzie
and Harriet live just down the street with Father Knows Best just a couple of blocks away.
The point is our neighborhood is A NEIGHBORHOOD. And Bike Lanes do NOT work here. To date our neighborhood has been
impacted with Mini -Mansions, Fast Cars with minimal policing, Traffic Circle projects that have been abandoned and of course
Halloween as we are Party Central hosting kids who come as far away as Santa Ana and Tustin in buses.
Over the years we have seen how students get to school:
1. 10 - 20 years ago the majority of kids walked
2. 5-10 years ago they rode bikes and today truth is very few do ride bikes (your traffic study projects 40 bicyclists from Santa
Ana to Tustin Ave in the AM and 25 in the PM)
3. Now they use skate boards and scooters with electric bikes as well and student pedestrians are at high risk. Pedestrian
students texting in a Bike Lane would be disastrous
My point is kids are constantly changing and the use of a Bike Lane is 5 to 10 years too late.
Walking students, Skateboards and Scooters are now the preferred means of transportation. With a Bike Lane in place on Clay
St reaching speeds of 10 to 12 MPH pedestrians, bikes and cars (especially in the morning) are at high risk.
Thank God there have been no fatalities thus far...
And with 95% of kids going to Ensign JR High these younger kids (age12-14) are not going to be safe. As for High School kids
walking down Clay Ave they are non-existent. As walking or biking to school is just not COOL - Just ask my two daughters.
The point I am trying to make is. -
1)
s:1) A Bike Lane on Clay Ave is a poor, mis-application to Student Safety.
2) A Bike Lane would really act as "Fast Track" where kids on Bikes, Scooters and Skateboards would dominate the Lane at the
expense of other students with future accidents just waiting to happen
3) This neighborhood was never designed to handle simultaneous neighborhood activities like: car traffic, bikes, electric bikes
scooters, pedestrians, neighbors walking dogs, lawn and gardening services, two income families driving off to work --- all at one
time
I realize the City is looking for a solution after the Tragic Accident that happened two years ago. But now some neighbors think
the City is using the Bike Lane as a way to avoid a lawsuit in the name of student safety.
And the neighbors are tired of City Council overreach, like when they put a Traffic Circle on my corner at Santa Ana & Clay. It
was a disaster: The City spent $18,000 to learn that it did not work for student safety as vandalism and wreck -less driving were
the end result.
04's would intentionally run over signs, Motorcycles would fly right through the circle at 30MPH. And Students walking were
only confused as to how they should proceed walking down the street dodging cars, bikes etc. It was a mess.
In my opinion, The Bike Lane Solution is really located on 15th street one block north of us - where students can utilize side
walks, streets and stop signs. In addition there should be more policing to ensure safety for all. And yes warnings, tickets and
citations should be used for improved compliance.
However before any proposal is considered I simply ask: Please do your homework (supported with data). And get answers to
the obvious questions
1)How many kids: walk - drive - bike- skateboard - drive from Clay and NB Bid to Clay and Irvine Ave. Your traffic study does
not drill down on the details that reflect everyday activities but only gives broad generalizations on bike counts and entire student
populations distorting reality.
2)What differences are there between the morning walk to school and the afternoon walk to school?
3)How many students who attend Ensign JR High, NHHS actually use Clay Street to reach their destination?
4)How many parked cars will be impacted with restrictions (AM & PM)?
5)Are the schools giving adequate instruction on student safety?
6)How well is 15th street working with its new sidewalks when it comes to student safety and how much additional capacity can
they take on?
7)What is the law suit potential for Bike Lanes on Clay Ave vs leaving things currently as they are?
8)What is the city of Costa Mesa doing to help ? With 95% of the kids (my estimate) coming from the west side of Costa Mesa
9)What about more School Buses?
10)How many Council persons, traffic engineers, police and parents have walked from Clay St & NB Bid to Clay St & Irvine at
7:30 am on a Wednesday in October ? My guess is somewhere between "Slim" and "None"
Respectfully Yours,
Kevin Healy
464 Santa Ana Ave.
Newport Beach, Ca 92663
Phone: 949-400-6489
Received After Agenda Printed
August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 9:00 AM
To: Dept - City Clerk; Brine, Tony
Subject: FW: Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study
From: Todd Cortell [mailto:tcortell@pacbell.net]
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2018 6:49 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: FW: Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study
I am forwarding an email that I sent to Tony Brine. Thanks.
From: Todd Cortell <tcortell@pacbell.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2018 10:24 AM
To:'tbrine@newportbeachca.gov' <tbrine@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study
Tony,
I am writing this email as a Tustin Avenue (between Cliff & Clay) Newport Heights homeowner/neighbor/responsible
citizen, since 2002 and the concerns that I've had for my street/neighborhood from the first moment that I moved
here. I understand that Tustin is going to be a thruway to schools/beach with apps like WAZE, Uber, Google Maps, etc.
and city work that funnels people to our street, but I hold the city responsible for the speed on the street and all of the
near misses with pedestrians/bicyclists/skateboarders, etc.. I have the following thoughts that I have expressed before,
but nothing has been done.
1) Traffic Calming — Costa Mesa has done a great job on I believe 20th Street and some others with jagged islands
that slow the traffic and are much more pleasing to the eye than speed bumps — why can't Newport do the
same?
2) Bike education — throughout the neighborhood there are all ages of bike riders that are biking on the wrong side
of the road. This is simple education that bikers should bike with the flow of traffic. After each tragedy, I don't
read anything about the proper way to ride ones bike. This is a real problem on Riverside Drive turning into Cliff
Drive with people coming from PCH and heading to the schools and riding on the wrong side of the street. I
know the other side of Riverside/Cliff is not inviting, but that's the city's fault.
I understand this study was around school activity, but this is a problem 24/7. 1 also have a real issue with the
conclusion that speeding is not a problem within the neighborhood, but they did point out that Tustin between 1Sth and
16th is a problem and I can assure you that Tustin between Cliff and Clay is an even worse problem (this block was not
part of their speed study).
In summary, we need people to drive the speed limit on the surface streets. I've been to meetings before where a city
representative has stated that most of those speeders live in the neighborhood (may or may not be true) and my
response is most violence is domestic between family members, but we don't stop trying to solve and prevent those
crimes.
Sincerely a concerned neighbor,
Todd Cortell
425 Tustin Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-355-2889
tcortell@pacbell.net
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August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 8:59 AM
To: Dept - City Clerk; Brine, Tony
Subject: FW: Parking Restrictions and Bicycle Lanes On Clay Street
-----Original Message -----
From: Michael P.H. Barnett[mailto:michaelphbarnett@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 3:28 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Budnik Christopher <clbudnik2003@yahoo.com>
Subject: Parking Restrictions and Bicycle Lanes On Clay Street
I own properties at 442 Fullerton Avenue and 518 Fullerton Avenue
I am for student safety.
I think if you are going to put bike lanes it should be on 15th Street and not on Clay Street because it would be safer
because the two of the three schools are on 15th Street, 15th Street is wider than Clay Street, 15th Street has sidewalks
and Clay Street does not so you wouldn't have pedestrians walking in the bike lanes and 15th street has some three way
intersections, which are safer than four way intersections, as opposed to corresponding four way intersections on Clay
Street.
Before any action is taken on Clay Street I want more time for resident and public input.
Michael P.H. Barnett
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August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 9:00 AM
To: Dept - City Clerk
Subject: FW: Note to City Council Regarding the Traffic Study
Attachments: Newport Heights Improvements Aug 2018.docx
From: Murphy McCann [mailto:murphymccann@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2018 6:13 PM
To: Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Brine, Tony <tbrine@newportbeachca.gov>; Dixon, Diane
<ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Kiff, Dave <DKiff@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy
<dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff
<jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>; Peotter, Scott <speotter@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William
<woneill@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Note to City Council Regarding the Traffic Study
Dear Newport Beach City Council, Mr. Kiff, and Mr. Brine,
As we move toward implementing changes to make Newport Heights safer, I am looking forward to the City Council's
review of the Traffic Study on Tuesday. Thank you for all you've done to get us this far.
Be aware that pedestrian and bicycle safety is a problem that is year-round. Note that recently, a boy was run off the
road by a truck on Clay St., coming home from Junior Guards. You need to consider that this happens often without
any notification to the City or the NBPD. As such, the need for improvements is. greater than the data would
suggest. This was a non-fatal incident, but any such incident can become fatal if the circumstances are only slightly
different.
For the upcoming August 14th City Council study session regarding the Traffic Study for the schools in Newport Heights, I
strongly believe that the City Council should review some modifications as well as some additional measures. While the
spirit and recommendations within the Study are truly welcome, there are additional measures that are needed when
one a) considers the information stated in the study, and b) considers additional information that was not published in
the study. A summary of the modifications and additions is attached.
I have sent most of these recommendations to Tony Brine since the traffic study was published. I understand the scope
of the study, which is to protect children commuting to and from school within Newport Heights.
If you feel that any of these additional recommendations go beyond the scope of the Study, or neglect any part of the
neighborhood, I will be at the study session on the 16th to discuss in person. I can also make time at your convenience to
discuss them prior to the final vote on this matter.
Let's make Newport Heights safe for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Sincerely,
Murphy
Murphy McCann
729 St. James Rd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Newport Heights Improvements
Murphy McCann
August 10, 2018
There are 4 Pillars to the overall solution to making Newport Heights safe for pedestrians and bicyclists are:
Enforcement, Laws, Education and Infrastructure.
1) Enforcement of traffic laws in Newport Heights for both drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Most importantly:
running stop signs, distracted driving, speeding, and illegal u -turns.
2) Change in the laws regarding kids riding on sidewalks. The city should take this law out the municipal code and
rely on signage to limit bikes in the areas deemed critical. This is in line with how enforcement has happened for
decades. The message should go out to students at the beginning of this school year.
3) Education for all students at Newport Heights Elementary, Ensign, and Newport Harbor High School about the
need to stay safe, obey traffic laws, and conform to school -driven policies.
4) Infrastructure Improvements. The findings and recommendations of the traffic study are mostly good, and
there are several improvements to make on top of these recommendations.
a. Adjustments to the recommendations in the traffic study include:
i. Working with Clay St. residents to find the optimal means of separating bike and pedestrian
traffic from cars.
ii. Not restricting parents from dropping off their children a couple of blocks away from school.
Rather, the popular drop-off spots should be supported by sidewalks to allow kids to make it the
rest of the way to school safely.
b. Other improvements to include to the neighborhood include the following.
i. Infrastructure at key pinch points:
a. Sidewalks or bike lanes on Clay St. from Westminster to 15th. Allow residents to choose.
Stop signs at every corner on Clay. Put truck restrictions on Clay, like other streets.
Because sidewalks take time to install, temporary bike accommodations or other plans
should be in place starting in late August.
b. Other Sidewalks: Tustin from 15th to Clay, south side of 15th west of Santa Ana, both
sides of Santa Ana from Cliff to 15th St., Westminster from 15th to Clay, Redlands and San
Bernardino, between Clay and 15th, Beacon from Aliso to Irvine.
c. Stoplight at 16th and Irvine.
d. Stop signs at: Cliff and Kings, Riverside and Avon, Irvine and Margaret, Irvine and Holly,
Irvine and Laurel. Snug Harbor at Clay, Pirate and Clay, Catalina at Clay, Fullerton at Clay,
and EI Modena at Clay.
ii. Parking related: Red curbs at all intersections to limit parking on the corners. Also restrict
parking on 15th from Clay to Signal.
iii. Measures to limit speeds: 25 mph on Irvine south of 16th, 25 mph on Santa Ana south of 17tH
speed bumps on Cliff near Ensign, speed bumps on Tustin, Riverside, Redlands, and Santa Ana
between 15' and Clay.
a. School -specific improvements not mentioned:
1. High School foot traffic across 15th St. should be funneled at controlled intersections to minimize
the foot traffic on the street. 4 -way stop, crosswalk, and choker at Clay where it butts into 15th
is needed. Stop sign at St. Andrews and 15th. Furthermore, the crosswalk proposed at 16th St.
should have a stop sign.
2. Heights Elementary - Talk to Costa Mesa about making the north side of 15th a loading zone east
of Redlands
3. Ensign — Red curbs by the new entrance to the bike cage.
Brine, Tony
From: Kathy Kralick <kkralick@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2018 2:24 PM
To: Brine, Tony
Subject: Traffic Survey
Not sure how to phrase this diplomatically, but the traffic survey truly misses the mark by not including Kings Road.
Parents dropping off and picking up their children from Ensign use Kings Road as a freeway (driving a high rates of
speed)to avoid the traffic on Cliff Drive. It is very dangerous to walk on Kings Road when school is letting out. Parents
double park on St. Andrews and Kings to do pickups. They make illegal u- turns if expedient to avoid traffic congestion..
Chris Kralick
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August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 8:59 AM
To: Dept - City Clerk; Brine, Tony
Subject: FW: School Traffic Study
Attachments: Newport Beach letter to residents.pdf; Wider lanes increas traffic speeds.pdf
From: Nancy Scarbrough [mailto:nscarbrough@spacesquared.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2018 6:52 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: School Traffic Study
Dear City Council,
I am a resident of Newport Heights and live at one of the busiest intersections in Newport Heights. We raised
3 children who attended all three of the local schools, Newport Heights Elementary, Ensign and Harbor. I
generally support the proposed School Safety measures that staff has recommended. However, I am
adamantly opposed to bike lanes, restricted parking and/or sidewalks on Clay Street and Tustin Avenue for
the following reasons:
1. Notification to residents and transparency of the intended changes by the City. The attached letter is
the only notification sent to residents. There was some notice on social media, but many concerned
residents are not regular participants in social media. I have talked to several residents who were totally
unaware that bike lanes and sidewalks were under consideration by the City. Some did not receive the
letter and others, who did receive the letter, did not understand what the City staff was proposing when
they read the letter. It does not clearly state that the City is proposing to put in bike lanes, restrict
parking and possibly remove landscaping and trees to install sidewalks. That kind of information would
certainly have been more transparent and received more attention by affected residents. I personally
knocked on 12 doors today, along Tustin, Riverside and Clay. Of the 6 people who answered their doors,
4 knew nothing about the proposed Clay bike lanes and were against them, 1 had heard about the bike
lanes and was also against the bike lanes, 1 was for the bike lane. I believe this demonstrates the fact
that the City has not done a thorough iob of letting all of the residents know what the proposed changes
are.
2. Involvement of our Police in education and awareness for students and parents. The Police
Department stated at a meeting a month or so ago, that they didn't have the resources to have officers
patrol in the area of the Heights that is most affected by school traffic. The stated reason, by the NBPD
supervisor that night, was that there wasn't a problem and therefore they couldn't justify allocating
officers to patrol the Newport Heights area during the morning and afternoon when this congestion is
taking place. If the Police Department says that this isn't a problem, why are we spending time talking
about this? If there really is an issue, the Police can be compelled by the City Council to provide services
in Newport Heights a few days a week for an hour or so in the mornings and afternoons. Many residents
expressed frustration about this at the town hall meeting. Even the presence of a Police vehicle would
get the attention of the kids riding in the middle of the street, 3 abreast and not stopping at the stop
signs. I live at the intersection of Tustin and Clay and have observed, first hand, the traffic and controlled
chaos that occurs for 20 minutes (between 7:40 and 8:00am) on school days. This behavior, by the way,
is also the behavior of many adults riding in the neighborhood and can be observed every weekend.
3. Installing bike lanes and restricting parking will increase the traffic speed on Clay. Engineering studies
in other cities have determined that by increasing the width of the street by restricting parking, the speed
of the vehicle traffic is increased, escalating the possibility of more serious traffic accidents. The parked
cars actually slow the vehicle traffic down. Attached is an opinion by another city (engineer) for your
review.
4. The State of California recently passed legislation requiring cities to allow Accessory Dwelling Units
without providing additional parking. When residents begin to add these "Granny units" or convert
existing garages, the requirement for parking will increase. The impact of this additional parking must
be considered in the overall parking and traffic issues in the Heights.
I would encourage the Council to adopt the staff proposed School Safety measures without approving the bike
lanes and parking restrictions proposed for Clay Avenue. The residents appear to be split on this issue and
until the City has an honest and transparent interaction with all of the residents, they can't possibly know what
we want or need. It is not up to the City staff to dictate projects "for the greater good" when they haven't fully
informed the affected population of their intentions.
Best regards,
Nancy Scarbrough
Newport Heights resident
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The ••forgiving highway" approach to traffic engineering holds that wider is safer when it
comes to street design. After decades of adherence to these standards, American cities
are now Criss-crossed by streets with 12 -Foot wide lanes. As Walkable City author Jeff
Speck argued in CityLab last year, this is actually terrible for public safety and the pedestrian
environment.
A new study reinforces the argument that cities need to reconsider lane widths and redesign
streets accordingly. In a paper to be presented at the Canadian Institute of Traffic Engineers
annual conference, author Dewan Aiasud Karim presents hard eaidence that wider lanes
increase risk on city streets.
Karim conducted a wide-ranging review of existing research as well as an examination of crash
databases in two cities, taking into consideration 190 randomly selected intersections in Tokyo
and 70 in Toronto.
Looking at the crash databases, Karim found that collision rates escalate as lane widths exceed
about 10.5 feet.
Roads with the widest lanes — 12 feet or wider — were associated with greater crash rates and
higher impact speeds. Karim also found that crash rates rise as lanes become narrower than
about 10 feet, though this does not take impact speeds and crash severity into account. He
concluded that there is a sweet spot for lane widths on city streets, between about 10 and 10.5
feet.
In Toronto, where traffic lanes are typically wider than in Tokyo, the average crash impact speed
is also 34 percent higher, Karim found, suggesting that wider lanes not only result in more
crashes but in more severe crashes.
The "inevitable statistical outcome" of the "wider -is -safer approach is loss of precious life,
particularly by vulnerable citizens," Karim concluded.
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Nancy Scarbrough
457 Tustin Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Dear Newport Heights Resident,
Newport Beach California 92660
949 644-3311 1 949 644-3308 FAX
newportbeachca gov/pubficworks
July 23, 2018
The City has recently completed a Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic
Study. The focus of the study is the review of school activity around Newport
Heights Elementary, Ensign Intermediate, and Newport Harbor High School.
The link below will take you to the Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic
Study. You may send comments/thoughts regarding the study by letter, or by e-
mail if this is more convenient.
http://www.newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/public-
works/transportation
The City Council will be discussing the Study at their meeting on August 14.
Typically the Study Session begins at 4:00 pm in City Council Chambers at City
Hall, 100 Civic Center Drive.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Tony Brine, P.E., T.E.
City Traffic Engineer
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 644-3329
e-mail : tbrine(c-b-newportbeachca.gov
Received After Agenda Printed
August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Chris Budnik <clbudnik2003@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 11:12 AM
To: Dept - City Council; Brown, Leilani
Subject: Safety For School Children Petition with Signatures
Attachments: Safety for School Children Petition 08132018.pdf
Dear City Council,
Please find attached for your consideration the attached petition regarding the proposed safety
measures for school traffic. We have thus far gathered signatures from 135 people representing 96
addresses in Newport Heights as of August 13th, 2018.
will submit to the City Clerk shortly and look forward to the council meetings tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Christopher L Budnik
PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15" Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
S. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15" Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
C. 151h Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
C. 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15" Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
I. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
C. 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15th street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
NAME (Please Print) ADDRESS DATE SIGNATURE
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TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15"Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 151h Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
I. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
C. 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 151 Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 151' Street
b. 151h Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15`h Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15`h Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
S. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
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Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15`h Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15`h Street
b. 15`h Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
C. 15`h Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15`h Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
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PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15`h Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15`h Street
b. 15`h Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 151h Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
S. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15"' Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15°i Street
b. 15'h Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15" Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15'h Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport
Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
• Schools are located on 15th Street
• 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
• 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
• 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections
on Clay
• Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students
walking
• California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
• Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
• Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
• Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
• Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
• Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster
and Irvine Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
• Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood
notification is completed and input is received from residents
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TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport
Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
• Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
• Schools are located on 15th Street
• 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
• 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
• 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections
on Clay
• Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students
walking
• California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
• Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
• Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
• Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster
and Irvine Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
• Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood
notification is completed and input is received from residents
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TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 151' Street
b. 15"' Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15"' Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 151 Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport
Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
• Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
• Schools are located on 15th Street
• 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
• 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
• 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections
on Clay
• Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students
walking
• California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
• Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
• Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
• Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
• Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
• Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster
and Irvine Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
• Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood
notification is completed and input is received from residents
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TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport
Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
• Schools are located on 15th Street
• 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
• 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
• 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections
on Clay
• Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students
walking
• California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
• Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
• Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
• Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
• Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster
and Irvine Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
• Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood \
notification is completed and input is received from residents
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T0: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 1S" Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 151h Street
b. 151h Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
C. 151h Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 151h Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
S. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15`^ Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 151" Street
b. 15Y' Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15" Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15'' Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4- Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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ADDRESS
DATE SIGNATURE
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457 Tustin Ave.
8/9/18
Charles Klobe
457 Tustin Ave.
8/9/18
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PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15t" Street
b. 15" Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
C. 151" Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15" Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
S. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 151" Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 151" Street
b. 15" Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15" Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 151" Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15m Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15th Street Intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
S. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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1. Install bike lanes on 15" Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 151h Street
b. 15" Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15" Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
S. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15t° Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 151" Street
b. 15`h Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15`h Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15'h Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach
CA regarding the Newport Heights Neighborhood School
Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 156 Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 156 Street
b. 156 Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike
lanes
C. 156 Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of
bikes and pedestrians
d. 156 Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer
than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would
make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped
bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe
pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following
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4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay
Street between Westminster and Irvine Avenue to create an
even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study,
until actual neighborhood notification is completed and
input is received from residents
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PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 151h Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15`h Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
NAME (Please Print) ADDRESS DATE SIGNATURE
Received After Agenda Printed
August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From:
Kiff, Dave
To:
DDe t - City Clerk; Brine, Tonv; Lewis. Jon
Subject:
FW: Traffic and Safety in Newport Heights
Date:
Monday, August 13, 2018 12:02:27 PM
-----Original Message -----
From: Mary Granger [mailto:megranger e.me.com]
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 11:37 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Traffic and Safety in Newport Heights
Hello,
I have concerns for all of our kids traveling to and from schools in the Newport Heights area. I also have more
concern of the drivers not making full stops and running stop signs in Newport Heights. I do think more police
presence would help with the problems we have. We have cars parked on Clay in driveways which impede into the
street. This makes it very difficult to exit the alleys. Bicyclist and walkers have to go further into the street to go
around these parked cars. I'm sure you will continue to make safety your main focus. You will never please
everyone.I appreciate the work that you are doing to make our neighborhood safe for everyone.
Mary Granger
949 677-5938
Received After Agenda Printed
August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Lowell Anderson <landerson@stetinalaw.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 9:33 AM
To: Dept - City Council
Subject: NO BIKE LANES ON CLAY STREET
I live at 3019 Clay street had have for over 20 years. I strongly oppose the city's plans to put bike lanes on Clay street.
There are no sidewalks on Clay street and putting bike lanes along the curb will push pedestrians into the street,
including those students walking to school The vehicle code prohibits pedestrians (including manually powered skate
boarders and push -scooters) from using the bike lane. It thus appears the city's plans will force people to violate state
law. That does not promote safety. It seems to me that the city should draft its rules to promote compliance with the
law rather than force residents to break the law.
From what I see of the students going to school, more of the students walk to school than ride their bikes and the City's
own study indicates the number of bikes involved is only a couple hundred, out of over 4,000 students. To take such
drastic action for the small portion that ride bikes, while forcing the larger number of pedestrians into the street, is ill
thought out.
The voting residents that will be distressed by the proposed parking far outnumber the potentially affected
students. From the city's own traffic study, there are only a few hundred bicycles using the streets. The proposed bike
lane and removal of parking will disrupt more households than there are bike riders. A no parking strip on Clay street
will push all that parking onto every side street where the clay street cars will be parked. Even now, people living on the
side streets park on Clay street and walk down the alley to their houses because there is insufficient parking on their
own side street. Removing parking to make a bike lane punishes many more people than it can possibly benefit —
especially when there are less drastic ways to promote safety, including safety education for the students, using busses,
more stop signs, speed bumps, directing traffic to other streets — or the most practical of all — actually enforce traffic
rules around the schools.
From what I can see at least two traffic studies indicate that removing parked cars to put in bike lanes will likely actually
the risk to bike riders because the cars cause drivers to slow down. When the risk imposed by forcing the pedestrians
into the street and out of the bike lane are considered, I have a difficult time understanding why bike lanes were
recommended at all — other than they "sound good." But Clay street has no sidewalks and removing the parked cars
that naturally slow traffic will only lead to more risk by distracted parents driving their kids to school down Clay street.
I also view the City's as having the duty to notify me of events directly affecting me and my property on Clay street and I
believe that has not been fairly or properly done in this matter. I thus protest the procedural manner in which these
bike lanes are being pushed by the City. i received one notice in 2017 of a meeting during the Christmas New Year
holiday and could not change plans to attend. In 2018, a single, non-descript letter setting a meeting for the vacation
month of August is the only notice I received, and that is inadequate, especially when it appears there have been
numerous meetings on the topic of which I was not informed. The notice of the meetings is inadequate.
I have additional reasons for oppoosing the proposed bike lanes, and hope to express them at tonight's meeting.
/Lowell Anderson/
Lowell Anderson
Stetina, Brunda, Garred & Brucker
75 Enterprise, Suite 250
1
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Tel: 949-855-1246
Received After Agenda Printed
August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Rosemary Carone <rosemarycarone@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 5:50 PM
To: Dixon, Diane; Avery, Brad; Duffield, Duffy; Muldoon, Kevin; Herdman, Jeff, Peotter, Scott
Subject: I want the traffic study to fully be implemented ASAP
The safety of our children bicycling and walking to, from and near our schools in Newport Heights is very
important to me and my family. We strongly support improving the availability and accessibility for bicycles
with the addition of bike lanes, improved time sensitive use of our neighborhood road for trash trucks and
large commercial trucks, increased enforcement for drivers and bicyclists obedience of laws, training for
students on roadway safety, improved signage and vehicle speed controls.
Thank you very much.
Received After Agenda Printed
August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Richard Nelson <rnelson@capstonecp.com>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 6:50 PM
To: Dept - City Council
Subject: Neighborhood School Traffic Study
Dear City Council Members:
As residents of Newport Heights for 38 years, where we raised our 4 children, we are very familiar with the traffic flows
in our neighborhood. We are not in favor of bike lanes on Clay Street. Instead, the bike lanes should be installed on 15th
Street. This is a much safer alternative to Clay Street. Please consider this in your study session tomorrow.
Thank you,
Rick and Diane Nelson
515 Aliso Avenue
Newport Beach
Sent from my iPhone
Received After Agenda Printed
August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Mary Granger <meg ranger@me.com>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 11:37 AM
To: Dept - City Council
Subject: Traffic and Safety in Newport Heights
Hello,
I have concerns for all of our kids traveling to and from schools in the Newport Heights area. I also have more concern
of the drivers not making full stops and running stop signs in Newport Heights. I do think more police presence would
help with the problems we have. We have cars parked on Clay in driveways which impede into the street. This makes it
very difficult to exit the alleys. Bicyclist and walkers have to go further into the street to go around these parked cars.
I'm sure you will continue to make safety your main focus. You will never please everyone.) appreciate the work that you
are doing to make our neighborhood safe for everyone.
Mary Granger
949 677-5938
Received After Agenda Printed
August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Jeff Stevens <jstevens767@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 7:41 PM
To: Dept - City Council
Subject: Two comments on the Newport Heights Traffic Study
1. Error on Page 25 of the Newport Heights traffic study: The graphic shows Irvine Avenue from Laurel to
16th as "fully occupied" yet there is NO parking allowed along this stretch at any time on either side (it is a red
curb both sides) so there are no cars there.
2. I would add that it is unfortunate that the intersection of Santa Ana and 16th street was not considered (see
graphic pg. 3), and that 16th street between Tustin and Irvine was not considered, particularly considering the
south side of this segment is within the City of NB boundaries and adjacent to the largest of the schools in terms
of student volume. I live on this segment and often cannot even back out of our driveway between 730 and
8AM due to the line of cars stacked up.
Received After Agenda Printed
August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
August 13, 2018
RE: Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Newport Heights School Traffic Study. I
attended the meeting in 2017 in order to comment on the scope of work and found my
concerns were echoed by others. After reading the Study, I was disappointed that it did not
address the safety of the kids and parents walking and/or riding to and from the schools. It
concentrated more on traffic and pedestrian counts at certain points in the study area.
When the school year starts, it is difficult to exit my neighborhood as I get stuck in traffic either
direction onto Irvine or Tustin Avenues, 5 days a week, twice a day and more times a day on
Irvine as some days kids go at 8 and 9 am and get out mid- day and 3pm at the high school. I
am thankful for the crossing guards put at 16th/Irvine the last couple of years but would suggest
they get training for moving not only the pedestrians but also cars so the backups are not so
long. One pedestrian at the intersection may get the guard to jump out in the street when
perhaps getting some cars through the intersection would be more helpful.
Please finish connections to sidewalks on the most used paths to and from the 3 schools.
Although the Study did not cover this, the staff report on p. 3 did discuss sidewalks. For
example, on Irvine Avenue south of 16th street, across from the school, there are a couple of
missing links of sidewalk. It is very awkward (unsafe when it is busy) to jump from sidewalk out
into the street and then scurry to the next sidewalk segment. I understand those who don't
want paving everywhere but I believe filling a few segments of sidewalk would increase safety
in these heavily trafficked areas. The staff report mentioned other streets as well. Please
consider constructing these unfinished segments rather than waiting for the property owners
to do this.
The proposed 16th Street crosswalk is concerning as this is a long stretch between Irvine and
Dover where cars build up speed. If you do put this in, perhaps adding the flashing lights like
the one on Irvine /Margaret would be safer.
An area I notice is particularly unsafe every school day but wasn't discussed in the Report is
Tustin Avenue north of 15th St. up to 17th Street. Part of this is in Costa Mesa. Perhaps work
with NMUSD and the City of Costa Mesa to come up with solutions. Sharrows? No parking signs
during morning and afternoon peak school travel?
Thank you for considering these comments and continuing to make our neighborhoods and
kids safer.
Kristen Petros
2321 Holly Lane, NB
Received After Agenda Printed
August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Kristina Olah <tutzolah18@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 12:21 PM
To: Dept - City Council
Subject: School traffic
City Council
Newport Heights is in need of consideration by the City Council and the School District for traffic control. During an
average day when School is in session there are 4,000+ people using cars, bicycles, skate boards, scooters, walking with,
strollers, dogs on leashes and more. Consider others who are leaving for their work day and more.
Looking at all of the reasons for comings and goings during the day especially at peak times, be mindful that adjustments
to schedules of the schools may be the most productive for resolution.
On the other hand basic common sense may need to be thought about. When dropping children off at school it is not
necessary to park 3 cars abreast to chit chat, how about drop off zones, individuals are human, timing is important when
people are running late they need not stop in the middle of the street to have children jump out of cars then run in front
of traffic without looking to make it to school on time.
Rules have been made as guidelines for safety of all involved, making rules to over ride the rules creates a perfect storm
for an accident, not an intentional incident an accident.
There are too many people coming and going at a specific time in a specific neighborhood, limits are needed for safety.
The School Board needs to make adjustments as well
Thank Kristina Olah
Sent from my iPhone
Received After Agenda Printed
August 14, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Chris Budnik <clbudnik2003@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 1:08 PM
To: Dept - City Council; Brown, Leilani
Subject: Newport Heights School Traffic Study - 8/14 meeting
Attachments: Clayand 15thparking_22Jun2018.pdf
Dear City Council,
I've sent a couple letters on this subject to council already but wish to offer a few additional points for
your consideration.
I believe bike lanes on 15th Street would be a safer alternative to Clay Street. The council should
consider actions already taken by city staff before deciding where to install bike lanes. Those actions
have changed traffic patterns. This includes diverting traffic from 15th Street to Clay Street during
peak school times due to a median installed at the elementary school, which blocks left turns from the
parking lot exit. In addition, Clay is now the eastbound truck route in the neighborhood because No
truck signs were installed on all the other streets, including 15th Street which is a Significant Link.
In view of these changes and other important factors, bike lanes on Clay now do not seem like the
safest alternative. Where children currently ride should not be a primary consideration. I'm guessing
many parents instructed kids to ride on Clay until sidewalks and bike lanes go in on 15th. To say bike
lanes on Clay would be safer because 15th is busier is also misleading. When you look at traffic
counts over an entire day, 15th is busier but when you look at the time that matters most between 7-8
am, Clay is just as busy as 15th. Clay may be even busier than 15th when you factor in the cross
traffic at all the 4 -ways versus 3 -ways on 15tH
The consultant study focus is not on where bike lanes would be safest. It highlights where bikes are
currently ridden but not where they should be ridden. The study looks to be a compilation of data
attempting to support a conclusion the city staff was pressured to adopt, a conclusion that changed in
the face of political pressure from a small group of vocal residents on and near 15th street attempting
to move everything off of 15tH, the cars, the trucks, the bikes, even the main high school parking
lot. This agenda of pushing traffic off 15th street onto neighboring residential streets has been in flight
for decades and now exploits a tragic accident.
Regarding parking counts, I have additional data (attached). City staff told me the impacts to
parking drove the decision to move bike lanes from 15th to Clay. The study includes data from 4
days between 7 am and 6 pm. I believe one or more of those days coincided with alley construction
when parking was restricted on Clay. If true, the study parking data is misleading. Even if alley
construction was not taking place, a more useful measure of parking would have been at 7:00am on a
much larger number of days. So I did my own study for 26 days between May 11th and June 22nd
around 7:00 am. On 24 of 26 days, there were more cars parked on Clay between Irvine and Tustin
than on 15th in the same segment. I have photos documenting my findings if needed. On Clay, the
closer you get to Irvine avenue the more parked cars. Residents in high density housing on and near
the Clay/Irvine intersection can't park on Irvine Avenue due to bike lane restrictions. So Clay west of
Irvine is the best option they have. 15th street parking is also higher nearest Irvine Avenue but
15th has fewer high density residents near Irvine Ave.
Finally, I have perspective on this subject based on personal experience. In 24 years I've ridden a
bike to work over 41,000 miles. On a bike I worry most about intersections. 4 way intersections are
inherently more dangerous than 3 -ways. 4 ways with stop signs and no traffic lights heighten the
danger. 4 ways with only 2 stop signs are the most dangerous of all. Drivers entering and exiting a
4 way have 50% more things to check in a fixed amount of time. Consider that years from now kids
will be riding bikes where your decision leads them .... and they will roll through stop signs. No
policing function can or will be sustained long enough to prevent it. 50% more things for drivers to
check is a difference too large to ignore, especially for 4 -ways with only two stop signs. I encourage
the council to follow the math, consult with safety experts and consider how much safer it is for bikes
at 3 way intersections. I thank you for your time and attention and I appreciate your service to the
community.
Sincerely,
Christopher Budnik
501 Fullerton Ave
Date Time
5/11/2018 7:15am
5/10/2018 7:15am
5/16/2018 7:30am
5/17/2018 7:15am
5/18/2018 7:10am
5/21/2018 7:05am
5/22/2018 7:10am
5/23/2018 7:10am
5/24/2018 7:05am
5/25/2018 6:55am
5/29/2018 7:19am
5/30/2018 7:14am
5/31/2018 7:05am
6/5/2018 7:05am
6/6/2018 7:22am
6/7/2018 6:55am
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May 15th, 2018
Dear Newport Beach City Council,
I lived at 501 Fullerton Avenue for three years. My family and guests regularly parked on Clay Street
near the front door. I would not have selected that property to live in had Clay Street parking been
eliminated or restricted.
Regards,
1
olin Severn
CFO — William Lyon Homes